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Lloyds Engineering Works Announces EGM to Ratify SISCOL Acquisition and Major Preferential Share Allotment Lloyds Engineering Works Limited has called for an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) to seek shareholder approval for a significant acquisition of Steel Infra Solutions Company Limited (SISCOL) through a share swap, alongside two major preferential allotment offerings. The EGM is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and will be conducted exclusively via Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM).The Special Resolution set out in the notice relates to acquiring up to 2,11,80,117 equity shares of SISCOL, representing up to 52.16% of its total outstanding equity share capital. The acquisition is being executed...

SpaceX Stock Slips Amid Bond Sale Announcement, Despite Massive Funding Drive for AI Ambitions SpaceX shares retreated for the third consecutive day after the Elon Musk-led aerospace giant announced it would be selling investment-grade bonds. This move is part of a strategy expected to involve a massive borrowing spree designed to fuel the company's aggressive artificial intelligence ambitions.The stock saw significant volatility in New York, falling as much as 10% on Monday morning. This drop follows a slump surpassing 8% over Wednesday and Thursday, occurring before the US market closed for the Juneteenth federal holiday.IPO Strength and Current Valuation of SpaceX Despite recent declines, the company maintains immense value. The...

Waterways Leisure Tourism's Cruise IPO Set to Open: Anchor Investors Pump in Rs 263 Crore Ahead of Public Listing Domestic ocean cruise operator, Waterways Leisure Tourism, has successfully raised Rs 263.25 crore through an anchor book deal with eight major investors. This capital injection comes just one day ahead of the company's maiden public issue, signaling strong institutional confidence in the maritime leisure sector. The total size of the upcoming IPO is Rs 585 crore.The company's IPO is slated to begin on June 23 and conclude on June 25. It carries a defined price band ranging from Rs 769 to Rs 808 per share. This issuance represents an entirely fresh issue, with the proceeds earmarked for strategic corporate growth and asset...

Meta Invests $900 Million in Cred but Won't Access Customer Financial Data: Fintech Startup Maintains Privacy Integrity Facebook parent company Meta has committed to a significant investment in fintech platform Cred, joining its cap table as a minority investor. However, the terms of the deal stipulate that Meta will not receive access to the users' financial data, despite the hefty investment by the social media giant.The Series H funding round for Cred is valued at $900 million, placing the startup at a $4.5 billion valuation. This transaction includes both primary and secondary share purchases.Leadership Changes and Business Scale of Cred Founder Kunal Shah will transition from his operating role to join Meta's global leadership...

Restaurant Brands Asia Invests 35 Million IDR in Subsidiary PT Sari Burger Indonesia Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd has finalized an investment in its subsidiary, PT Sari Burger Indonesia. The company subscribed to preference shares on Monday, June 22, 2026, as part of the ongoing capital strengthening efforts within the Indonesian entity.The investment involved the subscription of 35,000 redeemable cumulative nonconvertible preference shares. Each share has a nominal value of IDR 1,000,000 (One Million Indonesian Rupiah).For this purchase, Restaurant Brands Asia committed an aggregate amount totaling IDR 35,000,000,000 (Thirty-Five Billion Indonesia Rupiah), which is equivalent in INR.The details regarding this investment into PT...

IIFL Finance Ltd Board Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Fund Raising and Upsizing Global Medium Term Note Programme IIFL Finance Ltd announced that its Board of Directors meeting is set for Saturday, June 27, 2026, to consider several key strategic matters.The company has scheduled the meeting to review proposals related to raising funds and the modification of its existing debt structure. Among the agenda items is the funding strategy involving the issuance of equity shares or other eligible securities in one or more tranches or issuances. This capital raising could occur through various methods, including public issue(s), rights issue, preferential issue(s), private placement(s), qualified institutions placement(s), or any combination...

ABS Marine Services Secures Multi-Year Charter Contract Worth ₹ 126.12 Cr for Offshore Support Vessel MV ARTEMIS Mumbai, June 22, 2026 - ABS Marine Services Limited, a prominent maritime company offering comprehensive services including Vessel Ownership, Ship Management, and Port Services, has secured a significant Charter Party Agreement. The contract involves the deployment of its Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, MV ARTEMIS, to support petroleum exploration and production activities on the east coast of India.The agreement was signed with Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc., acting on behalf of itself and its joint venture partners, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Invenire Petrodyne Limited. The...

Network People Services Technologies Secures Contract to Develop UPI TPAP Application for Maharatna PSU Network People Services Technologies Limited has secured an order from a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking for the development and implementation of a UPI Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) application. The company will operate as the Technology Service Provider (TSP) for this significant project.The contract involves delivering a solution based on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. This business structure is set to generate a recurring revenue stream for Network People Services Technologies Limited over the duration of the agreement.The order, which falls within the normal course of the company's operations, positions...

Monsoon Threat Looms Over Indian Growth Despite Robust Fundamentals: RBI Bulletin Warns of Global Fragility The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest State of the Economy bulletin offers a cautious look at India's economic trajectory. While noting strong fundamentals and sustained domestic momentum, the bulletin cautions that an adverse south-west monsoon could significantly weigh on future growth and inflation outlook.Adverse Monsoon Poses Headwind to Growth Outlook The core concern highlighted by the RBI article is the potential impact of the weather patterns on the national economy. An adverse monsoon is identified as a key factor that could slow India's momentum.Despite this natural risk, the bulletin notes that the Indian...

RBI Sells Over $25 Billion in Spot Market Amid Rupee Pressure: What it Means for Currency Stability? Reserve Bank’s Massive Selling Effort Continues Amid Forex Market Stress The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant net selling activity in the spot currency market during April. The central bank's monthly bulletin revealed that it sold USD 25.169 billion, resulting in a net sale of USD 8.944 billion. This marks the second consecutive month where the RBI engaged in net selling operations to support the rupee.In March, the RBI had already sold USD 9.758 billion in the spot currency market. The gross transaction data for April showed that while the central bank purchased USD 16.225 billion, it undertook a much larger sale of...

Kiran Syntex Ltd to Hold Board Meeting to Discuss Merger Scheme with Gujarat Kiran Polytex Limited Kiran Syntex Limited has scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors to consider a proposed Scheme of Merger involving the company and Gujarat Kiran Polytex Limited.The board meeting is slated for Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The primary agenda item for the meeting will be the detailed consideration of the merger scheme between Kiran Syntex Limited, identified as the Transferee Company, and Gujarat Kiran Polytex Limited, which serves as the Transferor Company.The gathering of the Board of Directors is scheduled to take place at the Registered Office of Kiran Syntex Limited.Stock Price Movement Kiran Syntex Ltd shares settled at ₹15.39...

Transrail Lighting Ltd Approves Acquisition of Cooling Solutions Firm, Notes Deputy MD's Resignation Transrail Lighting Limited announced significant outcomes following its Board meeting held on June 22, 2026. The company approved the acquisition of a specialized industrial cooling solutions entity and noted the resignation of Mr. Raman Rajagopalan, Deputy Managing Director.The acquisition targets Gactel Turnkey Projects Limited, which operates in the Industrial Cooling Solutions and Engineering Services sector. Transrail is acquiring 100% equity stake in Gactel from Ajanma Holdings Private Limited. This move is described as a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the Company's cooling tower engineering and execution...

Healthy Life Agritec Ltd Approves FY2026 Results After Delay, Cites Subsidiary Financials Healthy Life Agritec Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors considered and approved the Financial Results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The results were approved following a series of rescheduled meetings subsequent to an initial delay in reporting.The Company initially scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors for May 30, 2026, to review and approve the Financial Results for both the quarter and the year ended March 31, 2026. The original timeline could not be met because of delays in receiving the necessary financial data from a subsidiary, which consequently impacted the preparation of the Consolidated...

JSW Infrastructure Launches Qualified Institutions Placement with Floor Price Set at ₹ 290.35 JSW Infrastructure Limited has initiated the Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares, which includes an offer for sale of Equity Shares by the Promoter Selling Shareholder, Sajjan Jindal Family Trust. The company formally opened the Offer on June 22, 2026.The decision to proceed with the QIP and the associated offer for sale follows various internal approvals granted by the company. These included approval from the Board of Directors during a meeting held on February 20, 2026, and shareholder approval obtained through a special resolution passed via postal ballot on March 23, 2026.On June 22, 2026, the Finance Committee of...

Gold Jumps Near ₹1.5 Lakh as Rupee Weakness Counters Dollar Strength; Market Awaits US Jobs Data Catalyst Domestic gold prices witnessed a significant rally on June 22, surging by approximately ₹2,000 to reach ₹1,49,200 per 10 grams in the MCX. This domestic gain occurred despite movements in international markets and is being closely monitored ahead of crucial US economic reports. The precious metals market remains highly volatile as investors brace for key data releases from the United States concerning employment.The international spot gold price also registered a strong rebound, surpassing $4,210 per ounce and gaining nearly $55 on Comex. Meanwhile, domestic MCX gold futures for the August contract traded marginally higher by 0.97...

HEG Limited Announces 54th Annual General Meeting to be Held via Video Conferencing HEG Limited has announced the details for its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for July 29, 2026. The AGM will be conducted exclusively through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM).The company set Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as the Cut-off Date to determine eligibility for members wishing to vote by remote e-voting or in person at the Annual General Meeting. The Record Date for determining entitlement of members to receive a Dividend is also July 22, 2026.The company will utilize National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) services for its remote e-voting system and during the AGM process. The remote e-voting period is...

Sensex and Nifty Edge Higher as Market Trades on Geopolitical Uncertainty; DIIs Counter FII Net Selling The Indian equities market closed firm on June 22, with the Sensex and Nifty showing modest gains amidst varied institutional flows. The broad market showed resilience across sectors, though investor sentiment continued to gauge the progress of ongoing US-Iran negotiations.DII Buys Soar as FIIs Record Net Sales Provisional exchange data revealed significant divergence in institutional activity on the trading day. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) recorded a net sale of shares worth Rs 636 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were strong buyers, netting an investment of Rs 1036 crore.On June 22 alone...

Nvidia Unlocks Next Billion Dollar Market: Halos Software Aims to Revolutionize Humanoid Robot Safety Nvidia Corp., a titan of AI hardware, is aggressively addressing one of the most critical hurdles in the burgeoning robotics industry: safety. The chipmaker asserts that humanoid robots must possess sophisticated, split-second decision-making capabilities before they can be trusted partners in human workspaces. This push signals a major strategic pivot for Nvidia as it seeks to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence beyond traditional data centers.The goal is ambitious: enabling physical interaction between complex machines and people. By providing advanced software solutions, Nvidia aims to move robots from being passive...

Likhitha Infrastructure Board Approves Preferential Issue of Warrants and Appoints Two New Executive Directors Likhitha Infrastructure Limited finalized several key corporate actions during its Board of Directors meeting held on Monday, June 22, 2026. The company approved the offer and issuance of convertible warrants through a preferential private placement route, while also welcoming two new individuals as Additional Executive Directors.The board's decisions centered around raising capital and strengthening corporate governance with the appointment of new management leadership.Warrants Issue Details Likhitha Infrastructure announced plans to raise funds by offering up to 25,00,000 Fully Convertible Warrants (Warrants). These...

World Bank Approves $1.5 Billion Loan as India Pushes Structural Reforms to Fuel Job Creation Surge The World Bank has approved a significant USD 1.5 billion in financing to underpin critical structural reforms aimed at boosting private sector-led job creation and accelerating India's economic growth trajectory. This investment comes under the Boosting Job Creation in the Private Sector Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation.The program is designed to support deep reforms, expecting that these initiatives will create substantial employment opportunities for 11 million young Indians who are set to enter the workforce over the next two decades. The Bank emphasized that this financing builds upon existing structural improvements...